cát tặc
noun
Hanoi [kaːt̚˧˦ tak̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaːk̚˦˧˥ tak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kaːk̚˦˥ tak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cát tặc means illegal sand miner; usually using suction pumps.
Meanings of cát tặc in English
Noun
- informal illegal sand miner, usually using suction pumps.
Etymology
cát (“sand”) + tặc (“suffix for exploitative criminals”), Literally, “a sand thief”.
Frequently asked questions
What does cát tặc mean in English?
cát tặc (noun) means "illegal sand miner; usually using suction pumps".
How do you pronounce cát tặc?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːt̚˧˦ tak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaːk̚˦˥ tak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cát — rising tone (sắc), tặc — heavy tone (nặng).